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Impolite Company
by Rev. Matthew Best
“Impolite Company” is a twice monthly internet radio show and podcast that explores the intersection of politics and religion, how they inform each other in healthy and harmful ways, and how important it is to have healthy conversations with others around politics and religion. The show is hosted by Rev. Matthew Best, who is an ordained ELCA Lutheran pastor who also has an extensive background in politics.The concept for the show comes from the old adage “don’t talk about religion and politics around polite company.” It is Rev. Best’s conviction that avoiding talking about these important topics has not served American politics or faith traditions well. We need to be able to talk about these important topics in healthy ways because they shape people’s identities and beliefs as well as have an impact on policies and how we interact with one another.“Impolite Company” targets politically engaged individuals, religious-minded people, and those who see the importance of a healthy conve
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Impolite Company with guest Rev. Tyler Graham
In this episode I had the opportunity to talk with Tyler Graham about spirituality, spiritual practice, silence, AI, and more.
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Impolite Company monologue on Xenophobia and the Stranger in the US
In this episode, I talk about xenophobia – the fear of the other. I reference multiple Scripture passages about welcoming the stranger and talk about the history of xenophobia in the US.
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Impolite Company monologue on Loving Our Enemies
In this episode, I talk about what it means to love one’s enemies. What did Jesus mean when he told followers to love their enemies and why? We also explore some of the other Scripture passages around this phrase and where else the concept shows up in Scripture.
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Impolite Company monologue on Abused Scripture
In this episode, I talk about the most abused and weaponized passages of Scripture today, the lenses people see Scripture through, and how to read Scripture more carefully and faithfully.
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Impolite Company with guest Deacon Amy Kelly
In this episode I talk with ELCA Deacon Amy Kelly about women in ministry, the various rosters, toxic individualism and masculinity, and more.
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Impolite Company monologue on Women’s Ordination
In this episode, I talk about women’s ordination. With the advent of a new Archbishop of Canterbury, there has been many vocal critics of women’s ordination. I look at the Scripture and arguments against women’s ordination and offer a refutation.
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Impolite Company with guest Ivy Schweitzer
In today’s episode, I talk with Ivy Schweitzer, the author of “Dividing Rivers,” a book of poetry. We talk about race and healing in the show.
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Impolite Company with guest Angela Miller
In this episode I talk with Angela Miller. The episode came about because I wanted to have a conversation with someone who was supportive of Charlie Kirk.
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Impolite Company with guest April Ossmann
In this episode I talk with poet April Ossmann about her new book of poetry “We.” It’s full of poems that bridge divides and see the humanity of others.
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Impolite Company with Tammy Rosing
In today’s episode, I talk with Tammy Rosing who is the Coordinator with Put People First! PA and the National Union of the Homeless.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
“Impolite Company” is a twice monthly internet radio show and podcast that explores the intersection of politics and religion, how they inform each other in healthy and harmful ways, and how important it is to have healthy conversations with others around politics and religion. The show is hosted by Rev. Matthew Best, who is an ordained ELCA Lutheran pastor who also has an extensive background in politics.The concept for the show comes from the old adage “don’t talk about religion and politics around polite company.” It is Rev. Best’s conviction that avoiding talking about these important topics has not served American politics or faith traditions well. We need to be able to talk about these important topics in healthy ways because they shape people’s identities and beliefs as well as have an impact on policies and how we interact with one another.“Impolite Company” targets politically engaged individuals, religious-minded people, and those who see the importance of a healthy conve
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